How many of you have audiophile buddies ?

[Chris D]

Well, all my friends that I would actually consider audiophiles are also here on the Guide. Matter of fact, that's how I was introduced here, by talking with Erik Farstad.

Just about every guy I've ever met thinks that movies, music, and big freaking speakers and equipment are all cool. Being a pilot, I've found that pilots are even more so that way. (same thing with fast cars, too) But none of my pilot buddies I think really rise to the audio or videophile levels. Just guys that think it's groovy.

[Trevor Schell]

The guys I communicate here on the HTG.
I have met in person a handful every now and then.
I have had the pleasure to spend Audio/HT evenings with Bing, Andrew,
Jay and Gregg.

[Bam!]

Hey duders!

Well my list of audiophile buddies is growing in full force! ...It's a lot of fun....but costly as you constantly analyize your system or hear something that could make it sound sweeter! :lol:

[glangston@socal]

Never

met a girl who was an audiophile....never....not even close....talking about one that put their hard earned money into electronics.

Met some that like guns....beer.....motorcycles etc.

que?

[Bam!]

met a girl who was an audiophile....never....not even close....talking about one that put their hard earned money into electronics.

Met some that like guns....beer.....motorcycles etc.

que?

I am not quite following you there buddy ?

I feel like Marlin in Finding Nemo when the little off spring was explaining to Dorey and Marlin how to ride the Swirl of Terror! :lol:

[ht_addict]

Except for you guys on the forum here and at other forums I have no one to discuss HT. I did have on fellow worker who was just getting into it but he ended up getting transfered then there was none. My wife is more into horses than HT. She'd watch a movie on my cheapo Daytek player hooked to a 32" than use the dedicated setup in the basement. My son enjoys my setup but is only allowed to use it when I'm around. Hasn't learned the respect factor of others possesions yet. So its left to me myself and I.

ht_addict

[glangston@socal]

Well

I meant for you to feel like Alice when she was talking to the March Hare.

Just an observation that it is a male hobby...in the extreme. :

[Burke Strickland]

Just an observation that it is a male hobby...in the extreme.

While that appears to be true on the online HT forums, I'm pleased to report that our local HT interest group has some ladies who participate who are as "into" HT as the guys. In fact our last Meet was hosted by one of them.

OTOH. I don't know any ladies who are into guns, beer and motorcycles. (But, come to think of it, I'm only into one of those, myself.) :>) However, my car got towed once by a woman driving the truck who had numerous tatoos (would that be the "etc."?) :>)

Burke

[Bam!]

Hey I am into guns...and ladies....well ladies guns! :lol:

Sorry can' t help it! ops:

[purplepeople]

This sure is nice thread for a newbie...

I have two audio buddies but I would consider use extremophiles, just people with a little bit of an ear and not enough money. One is my cousin who is a recording engineer and the other is a blind friend. As an young engineer, my cousin doesn't have the cash to buy his own stuff yet, but I know that he has been staying late at work just to watch movies or listen to newly purchased music. OTOH, my friend has a pair of Bryston 7Bs and old copies of the Audio Critic (I think that's what it's called). Strangely, we all like electronic music of which I have the most miniscule collection.

I thought I'd give my definition of an audiophile: Someone who covers their ears when an emergency vehicle drives by. They know which equipment cannot be replaced or upgraded regardless of how good it is or was.

ensen.

[Bam!]

Thanks for the contribution and I'm glad you like the thread....

Question

Why are your people purple ? :unsure: :lol:

I thought they covered their ears cause the loud sound at 1 khz could damage them :unsure:...... :rofl:


Welcome! :B

[jimmyp58]

Most of the friends I have that are into HT are the ones I've met here and one other forum. I have a cousin that has lots of cash and he has some high-end gear but the guy's a dork because he's always trying to one-up me (and everyone else). He's a snob for sure. I like going to his house to listen to his gear and I truly compliment sincerely what I listen to. He comes over and all he wants to do is brag about his stuff and never listens to my gear. So, I don't turn the system on anymore when he comes over.

[Bam!]

Most of the friends I have that are into HT are the ones I've met here and one other forum. I have a cousin that has lots of cash and he has some high-end gear but the guy's a dork because he's always trying to one-up me (and everyone else). He's a snob for sure. I like going to his house to listen to his gear and I truly compliment sincerely what I listen to. He comes over and all he wants to do is brag about his stuff and never listens to my gear. So, I don't turn the system on anymore when he comes over.

Cipes Jimmy....You have freakin`excellent gear!

What`s he got a chord Pre Amp! :E

[jimmyp58]

He's into his McIntosh pre-amp/amps as well his Klipsch LaScalas

[Adz]

Certainly not my wife.
As I continually upgrade here and there, it will take my wife at least 2-3 weeks (if at all) to notice a new piece of equipment in the system or some large box that I haven't moved into the attic yet and if she does catch on finally she'll always say, "What's that" or "when did ya' get that?
Sound familar?

[jimmyp58]

No, that's NEVER happened with me. :W

And pigs CAN fly too. :T

Jim

[Bam!]

....You know one thing about the audiophile buddies I have.....When they get new gear I am as excited for them and to listen as they are......

I'm always up for someone "bettering" their setup....reagrdless whether it is "better" or not than mine....

Sucks big time when a guy is a snob about his system vs others.... I've met a few like that.....I don' t see them any more....why should I the planet has 6 billion people....why talk to me! :lol:

[jimmyp58]

I agree. It's like ADZ is getting an external sub (finally :W ) and most of his system is identical to mine yet I am excited for him and would love to fly to NY to listen to his setup.

But not my cousin. What sucks too is that he'll facial guys that don't have the financial wherewithal to get some of the toys we have but are ecstatic to have an all-in-one solution that cost them a whopping $700. Hey, that's all they can afford and they are happy with it but no, the dufus has to comment that his stuff still reigns supreme. :M :throwup:

Oh well....

[rich0372]

WOW this is a great thread I thought I was the only one. EVERYONE I talk to thinks I'm crazy for spending my money on my system(most of my friends just get the theater in a box set-up and think It's great) Even my wife says she can't tell the difference but I guess I can't complain she doen't care how much $$ I spend on it I did have a few guys from work over and they where amazed but can't convince any of them to join us crazy people :B :T

long live the audiophiles Rich

[purplepeople]

Why are your people purple ?

Long story about a crayon drawing when I was 5 or 6 years old. Didn't draw again for 20 years. When I needed an Internet handle, it was appropriate on so many levels. To this day, I stay with my ISP just to keep the email address.

ensen.